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The Death of Socrates: Politics, Hemlock, and the Birth of Philosophy
In 399 BC, Athens condemned its most famous thinker to death. But why did the city that nurtured philosophy turn on its most brilliant son? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the trial of Socrates—the political context, the charges of impiety and corrupting the youth, and the role of the amnesty of 403 BC. They delve into the personalities involved, from Meletus and Anytus to the Delphic oracle's cryptic pronouncement. Lucas explains how Socrates' method of questioning embarrassed powerful Athenians, and how his association with Critias, a tyrant who had overthrown the…
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